PM Modi declines Trump’s dinner invite during G7 Summit in Canada, says Thank you, but...'
PTC Web Desk: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, currently on a visit to Odisha, said he turned down an invitation from US President Donald Trump to visit Washington, choosing instead to return to the land of Mahaprabhu.
Speaking at a public event in Bhubaneswar, PM Modi shared that while attending the G7 Summit in Canada recently, he received a phone call from President Trump. During the call, Trump invited him to stop by Washington for dinner and discussions on his way back. However, Modi politely declined.
“Just two days ago, I was in Canada for the G7 Summit. President Trump called and said, ‘Since you're nearby, come to Washington, let's have dinner and talk.’ I thanked him but told him that it was important for me to return to the land of Mahaprabhu. Your love and devotion brought me here,” PM Modi told the audience.
The Prime Minister is in Odisha to mark the first anniversary of the BJP government in the state, which came to power in June 2024. This visit marks his sixth trip to the state since then.
During his visit, PM Modi launched 105 development projects worth over Rs 18,600 crore. These projects cover various sectors, including drinking water, irrigation, rural roads, healthcare facilities, highways, and railway infrastructure. He also unveiled the “Odisha Vision Document,” outlining the state's development goals for the coming years.
- With inputs from agencies
